The invites are sent, the cake is ordered and your little nippers are counting down the hours till party time. To add to the excitement of party prep, we’ve found a whole host of cool and quirky headgear for your hyped-up birthday boys and girls to get crafting.
Here are our top 10 DIY party hats you and the fashionistas can make.
1. Fun and feathered
Whether you’ve got a mini Pochahontas at home or a cool cat who loves to play Chiefs and Indians, a feather crown party hat will have them singing and dancing that little bit louder. (via Jacks and Kate)
2. Pretty pom poms
Keeping it colourful and simple (but still oh so cute), these printable pom pom polkadot party hats are rocking our world. Pom poms on everything we say! (via Polkadot Chair)
3. Terrific top hats
Yes, yes, yes! These mini top hats are the ripe and juicy cherry to top off any show-stopping party outfit – If only they came in adult size too. (via Happy Thought)
4. Ruffles and ribbons
A fairytale birthday wouldn’t be complete without ruffles and ribbons. Easy to make and definitely one to keep in the dress-up box for rainy days, we’re loving these pastel party hats. (via Oh Happy Day)
5. Colourful confetti
Sprinkles, funfetti, confetti; whatever you like to call those teeny tiny pops of colour, the funsters love it. Paint the birthday boy or girls’ age onto plain paper hats with PVA glue, then sprinkle your way to party hat heaven. (via Jacks and Kate)
6. Shark attack
Open jaws, bloody teeth and fins flapping in the air – Create fun frenzy at their next birthday bonanza with an awesome shark hat DIY. (via Mod Cloth)
7. Paper cup pretty
Crown the birthday King or Queen on their special day with a paper cup party hat and golden pom poms to boot. Paper cups never looked so cute! (via Estefi Machado)
8. Circus act
Sometimes feel like your part of the circus? A few hats like these will make your pint-sized performers look the part at their party. Let the show commence! (via Oh Happy Day)
9. Fit for a queen
Golden pipe cleaners are given a royal makeover for these DIY party crowns and we can’t take our eyes off them. If your little miss likes playing princesses then keep this one bookmarked for their next party. (via Kelli Murray)
10. Tutti frutti flavour
Summer fun has arrived! Get tutti frutti crazy and craft your own fruit inspired party hats for the next summer shindig. Pool party? Watermelon party? Lets get fresh and festive! (via Studio DIY)